JillC878
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I am right there with you! In fact, I had to read your post carefully because at fist I thought it was mine from a few months ago. Ha! I quit smoking 1/2013 and had a sleeve 1/2014. It is really hard. The first time I truly was emotional (not sure the right word or feeling to use here), I thought I was going to have a full blown panic attack. For all the reason you put in your message. You do not have a crutch any more. There are still days that are extremely hard and I have not found my “thing” yet. I am sure I will and I know you will too. It is just a matter of trial and error. Do you like music? When I get stress at work and the head hunger kicks in, I have a mix that I listen too. It is totally cheese music, but I love it! That takes the edge off. Also, I don’t know if this is something you will be able to tolerate, but gum is a great “got to get something in my mouth now...chew chew chew” thing. I always have peppermint gum on me (as a bonus, the peppermint can ease stomach upset). I hope I have been of some help. I hope you find your “thing” soon!
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Almost 1 and 1/2 years out, before and after.
JillC878 replied to Richard Foor's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Woo Hoo! You look great and you can see all your hard work. The best compliment I can give you is that you look super STRONG! -
I desperately need a cheerleader. I feel a bit lost and very discouraged.
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You look fabulous! What a big moment! If you are like me, you never thought it would happen. Proud of you and congrats!
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I am roughly 4 months post-op and have a concern about my menstrual cycle. I have always been regular for the most part. Stress has made it a little off at times. I am wondering if rapid weight loss can effect your cycle? I am assuming it can. I am almost a week late and wonder if it could be due to the weight loss - almost 68 lbs. I have heard that it is easier to get pregnant once weight comes off and was told that it is not advisable to become pregnant for at least 18 months post-op. I do not think that is the case, but it is still a concern. More likely is the stress from work combined with the hormonal changes (that is if weight loss can do that). Any information would be appreciated. Have others had this is issue with irregularity and need to be put on birth control? If you can get pregnant easier, maybe birth control is not a bad idea?
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It is amazing how much easier a shower is with 60 less pounds of you!
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Today is my 3 month post-op visit with the surgeon and the nutritionist. I am so nervous. I am worried that they will tell me that I have not lost enough, that I am doing it wrong, and that it is all stretched. I know I am wrong and that I am doing well, but these feelings are real. Anyone else have these feeling? I think everyone might. We have spent years judging ourselves by number on a scale, feeling inadequate, and self-conscious in almost every area of our lives due to our weight (OK, I know I am taking a lot of liberties with others feelings, but I think 99% of us are all hear for the same reason in one way or another.) If all goes well today, I am going to work hard at reprogramming the "fat" brain I have. I want to be proud (and I am) and not discourage by what my "fat" brain is telling me. Any ideas, tips, or tricks on how you learned to love yourself...or at least like yourself? How do you reprogram the voice in your head that says you are not good enough and you are always "too fat" for this or that? Did buying new smaller sized clothing help? I think it would, but I have realized that even with a 59.8lb weight loss I am still in the same clothes; imagine how tight these clothes that not FIT were 3 months ago! Send good thoughts my way my friends!
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3 month post-op visit (Rheumatologist...busy day) today...I hope they tell me I am doing a good job and that all is well health wise! Fingers crossed please!
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OK, my name is Jill and I am an addict. I am a food addict. I know sugar is a trigger. I am struggling. The last couple weeks have been difficult and I feel it gain control. I wish I had the pain, nausea, etc. associated with certain food after WLS. I know, I know....there are many that think I am lucky and in reality I know I am very fortunate that food does not make me sick. However, there are drawbacks to this good fortune. I can eat anything; if food like sugar made me sick, I believe it would be so much easier to avoid. (Please know that I am just venting and looking for support. I do not envy those with food issues post WLS; I feel for your and know that I don’t know what it is really like. I am merely typing what is in my head at times.) I just can’t seem to get it together. I have still lost weight the last two weeks, but I don’t think I am doing it right now. I have not been tracking my food/protein or how much Fluid I am having. I have been eating more sugar. I have skipped meals and will sneak a bite of something like leftovers as I walk by the fridge. I feel terrible and guilty and can not stop! Has anyone ever gone to an Over Eaters Anonymous meeting? Anyone have suggestions of what worked for them? I feel very alone. I am embarrassed to talk to my husband about it because I feel like I a failure. (So, I am letting all my crazy out...sorry) I go back to my surgeon on Thursday; I will see my Nutritionist that day as well. I do plan on talking to her about this and maybe creating a meal plan. I have so many questions for her and that might be part of my problem; I am frustrated by my lack of knowledge and lack of ability (or my perceived lack...). Any advice would be appreciated. I really need help. Thanks everyone.
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I have two questions or things I would like advise/opinions on. 1. Stationary Bike - I have a dual action stationary bike and I love it. I plan on upgrading someday to a newer bike or an elliptical. However, my issue now is that it hurts my butt so bad! I am good for the first half our and then the pain kicks in. Does anyone have suggestions for seat modifications or aftermarket seats that I can try? There is no way that I am alone in this issue. What has been tried that works? Epic fails? 2. Most times after a workout I do not have time for a shower right away. Does anyone know of a brad of wipe that can clean me up a bit after a hard workout? I have baby wipes and wonder if there is something better or do these work well? Again, what works? What has failed? Thank you so much for your input. It is really appreciated!
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Cant believe I can go a whole hour on a stationary bike! I used to be scared of 15 minutes! Not saying it is easy, but I can do it!
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I am feeling so terrible. I can't snap out of this funk and I feel like I can't talk to anyone. I find myself falling into or wanting to fall into bad habits. I know I should not say this because I am sure it is horrible and that I am lucky, but I wish that foods made me sick or hurt so that I would not eat them. I can pretty much eat anything, but that is causing me trouble. I am still loosing. I just have doubts, struggles, sad, anxious feelings that I can't shake. Am I messing up? Will I never go down a dress size? My husband told me about a month ago that he feels like I pick on him about weight; that cut me so deep. I have never said anything to him about his weight unless the MD did. He is Type II Diabetes and has a CDL. If he is put on insulin, he will loose his CDL and that is his job. Anyway, now I am afraid to mention anything to him about my weight because he will think I am picking on him. My best friend has a divorce and new boyfriend (drama); she is very self centered right now and I feel like she does not care. I find that everyone else is just superficial friendships or family (and most of those people don't know about my WLS). I guess I just feel alone. Anyone feel like this.....ever?
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Has anyone one Kodiak Cakes? It is a whole wheat/grain pancake mix and you just add water. Not super high protein, but 2 4" pancakes are around 190 calories and 7g (I think) or protein. My husband and I saw them on Shark Tank a couple weeks ago and I wanted to try them. The only place that I know of the sells it is Target. The recipes I have tried make them so heavy and thick. These were good and worth a try to me.
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I am becoming more and more convinced that I am doing something wrong. I do not feel that I have lost enough weight. My sleeve was 1/20 and I have only lost 37 lbs It has been 2+ months. I see where others have lost that much in the first month! I am very stressed about this and am not sure what to do. I just hit send on an email to the NP at my surgeon's office and anxiously wait for her reply (which might take several days and before anyone says it, I know if it Sunday and she is not working). I am loosing pounds and have lost inches, but I am afraid it should be more. I am watching everything I eat and doing cardio for 30 minutes 5 times a week. I am on several medications for Lupus and Fibromyalgia and they cause weight gain (one of the many reasons I am hear now and could not loose). Could that be why I am not loosing as much? Am I doing something wrong? I know that no one can give me an exact answer to my question, but I could really use some support. Thanks y'all!
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Thanks for mentioning this, 1Day1Life4Now. I had forgotten the addiction issue and that is a really good point to make.
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Hi Mentalistfan. I can only speak from my experience and research, but you probably have nothing to worry about. I have had psych issues in my life; I have been on and off of different meds for depression and anxiety (I too have panic attacks). I was honest with the MD about it all. I had no problem passing the eval. They are not looking for "crazy"; they are looking for signs that you are not realistic about the surgery risks and changes that will need to be made. They want to make sure you have support at home. They want to make sure you have a plan for post-op care. See they do not want to deny you this tool, they want to make sure you are ready and have the support you need. It is not that scary (at least mine was not). We talked for 30 minutes or so (asked about my support and why I want to do this), I took a quick test about bariatric surgery (to make sure I knew the "rules" for post-op life and what the surgery really entails), then I took a verbal intelligence test (this was way more like a game then I test), and lastly I was given a very long (almost 400 questions) written test (statements like, "I like to fish." - rate from strongly agree to strongly disagree). That is how mine went, but I am sure that others are different. Still I believe that all of them would have the common thread of making sure you are ready and NOT that you are "crazy" (for lack of better word).
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Anyone else fear thaty are not loosing enough? I do.
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Wondering if anyone else gets a hunger sensation after they eat? I have only been truly hungry a hand full of time since my sleeve, but on several occasions I get the sensation of hunger after a meal. It only last a few seconds and I know that I am not really hungry. Is this normal/common and what causes it?
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The ladies will understand this small victory…..I put my bra on the middle hooks instead of the last today!!!!!!!
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Yes! Awesome feeling. Next thing you know, you will have to buy a smaller bra. I am halfway to my goal, so as a non-food reward, I did something I had never done before. Since I had always bought the cheapest bras at Walmart, I went to a foundation shop and had a proper bra fitting - was able to treat my sister and niece also. I only bought one since they are expensive and my body composition is constantly shifting. It was a great girl's day out since I had not seen them for a while. We also did lunch. You have my permission to reward yourself in some way as you reach these victories one by one. Rock on!
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I know this is more of a cosmetic question, but I was unsure where to post something like this. Sorry if this is not a good place. I have not really noticed enough sagging to worry about it yet (I got sleeved in January), but I am thinking about things to prepare myself for the future. Does anyone ware shapeware, like Spanx? I am pretty sure I will get some for times I am wearing something a little clingy. I have never worn any before and am want to know what the best brand is? I don't really have a lot of money to spend, but am willing to pay for quality. I don't want to have to buy new shapeware every week because it is garbage or because it does not work. Let me know what your experience is. Best price? Best quality....control? Comfort?
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So maybe 30 minutes of The Biggest Loser Power Walking (and sprinting) DVD was a bit too much for me! I will pay for this......
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OMG, under 250! I have not seen numbers under 250 is at least two year. Happy dance time...woot woot!!
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How much weight did you loose, before you could really notice a change in your apperance?
JillC878 replied to takingaleap's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am down 40 and people that know about the surgery say I look like I have lost, but no one NOT in the know has mentioned it. I can not see it. Some of my clothes fit a little better, but they were all way too tight before (for lack of funds to buy bigger sizes). What made me notice and get excited was a measuring tape (forgive me if this was mentioned and I missed it). I forgot to do it on the day of my surgery - 1/20/14, but I did it on 2/1 and then on 3/1. I had lost 2" in my waist and 3" in my hips! It makes me look at things completely different! -
Not following the rules
JillC878 replied to stephaniemay74's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please call your doctor. It is better to be safe and contact them for nothing, then it be something bad and you never call. Your health is important. Call. -
Am I stretching my pouch?
JillC878 replied to GotItDoneInHarlem's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I almost cried when I stumbled across this post this morning. I feel so much better to know that I am not alone in my fears and that others are (lucky too) do not have food tolerance issues. I thought something was wrong and that it didn't work right because I can eat (so far) anything. Sometimes I fee very alone because no one understands my fears or issues. This helps! Thank you!
